Evil Yak

Just today, started up my car after work
and ran over to 7-11 to buy some stuff
and I heard my car making a squeaking sort of
noise. It sounds like it's coming from the
passenger side of the motor, near the alternator.
Sounds like maybe a pulley is rubbing or something.
Any ideas?

ghostmax

iTrader: (4)

Does it squeak when you accelerate? Slow down?

It could be a slipping belt.

Evil Yak

nah, not a belt slipping sound... its not squealing, just
a slight squeak.. very embarrassing sound

Bman

Heh, I also left a "belt" suggestion on the BBS, but if you think it's a pulley bearing, try taking a spray bottle and squirting a little shot of water onto the bearing and see if the noise stops for a sec. Not sure how to fix it (depending on which pulley) or why (possible misalignment?), but hope this helps.

btw, just for a story, the waterpump on my dad's Caravan went horribly wrong somehow and when we changed it the pulley/impeller shaft was actually EATING into the housing it was so badly worn and out of whack. The noise it was making was annoying and constant, but tolerable.

Evil Yak

looks like maybe the crank pulley..
i took a look at it and seems like it might be leaking oil,
not quite sure... god this car is falling apart on me

Mr. Nismo

iTrader: (36)

Nope, sounds like it's one of the belts. Spray some belt dressing on it and then you will be able to tell for sure it it's the belt or not. Go to your nearest auto parts store and buy a small can. It won't fix the problem it will just keep it quiet for a while.

Evil Yak

Well... it sounds like its squeaking at a regular beat.
Can't hear it too well when i'm revving the engine, but
it sounds like its squeaking faster when the engine revs up.
It might be a belt, but it really doenst sound like one.
Oh well, I'd rather get it fixed then do any cheapo solution.
Time to start figuring out all the leaks in my motor.